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Colchester, VT
Colchester · Chittenden County · VT 05446
Updated October 18, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$393K
Median Price
39/100
Walk Score
7.8/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
78/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
39/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
Colchester is a quiet, family‑friendly town with solid schools and low flood risk, but it’s a car‑dependent, walk‑unfriendly place. Housing is reasonably priced for the median income, but dining options are scarce and public transit is almost nonexistent.
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The Good
- ✓Strong local schools (average rating 6.9), "good" for families
- ✓Median home price ($333,800) well below median income ($90,550) gives affordability
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X) and decent natural scenery
- ✓Quiet suburban environment ideal for retirees and parents
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 2 means you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Very limited dining and nightlife options; most people drive to Burlington or Montpelier
- !Public transit options are scarce—commutes to larger cities require driving
- !Higher property taxes typical of Vermont can erode the affordability advantage
- !Winter heating costs can be significant in this region
- $High property taxes and local fees
- $Winter heating and insulation costs
- $Insurance premiums can be higher in rural Vermont
- $Limited local grocery variety may force trips to larger towns
Best For
Families with childrenRetirees looking for a quiet placeRemote workers who value peace and reasonable cost
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Colchester, VT
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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